Since 1 February 2024, most Kiwis across the country can sort their recycling, organics and rubbish the same way. Find out more.
Guides, booklets and videos about rubbish and recycling.
Kerbside changes
Bin guides and videos
Bin Good guide
We are updating our Bin Good guide in 12 languages. These will be available soon.
Top 10 tips
Videos
- Bin good with recycling in Christchurch(external link)
- How to prepare your recycling(external link)
- Fire Service NZ: Disposing of hot ash waste(external link)
- What can go in your yellow bin (external link)
- What can go into your red bin (external link)
- What can go in your green bin (external link)
The recycling separation process
- The recycling separation process diagram [PDF, 8.6 MB]
- How recycling is sorted at EcoSort (video)(external link)
Posters for your workplace
What can go in wheelie bins
Hazardous waste items
Dispose for free at one of the EcoDrop recycling centres.
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